Articles by Erik Taylor

About Erik Taylor (29 Articles)

I joined the Run Oregon team back in 2019. I love running and feel it’s a great way to stay fit, meet new people, and support your local community!

Eastern Oregon Race Previews: 2020 Owyhee Off-Road Challenge (Adrian) & Big Cats Fun Run (Echo)

February 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES [...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: BioLite HeadLamp 200

February 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

Looking for a new headlamp to allow you to see and be seen on your evening runs as we push through until summer? The new BioLite Headlamp 200 may very [...]

Race Preview: 52nd Annual Zena Road Runs (Salem)

January 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

This year will be the 52nd annual Willamette Valley Road Runners Zena Road Runs. This is the oldest race in Oregon and continues yet again! You’ll be able to choose [...]

Race Recap: 2019 Salem Fanciest 5K. Ever.

January 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

This was the 2nd annual Fanciest 5K. Ever. Unsurprisingly, and just like last year, it was a blast! I always enjoy themed races like this where you get to see [...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 4 GTX

December 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Trail running has become increasing popular in recent years and for good reason. We all love running outside and taking in the views of our cities, parks, and neighborhoods. With [...]

Race Recap: 2019 Salem Run’ucopia 5K, 10K, and 15K

December 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

This was my first year running the Salem Run’ucopia but I have a feeling it won’t be my last! I was blown away by how many people were all running [...]

Race Preview: 2020 Run Wild Adventures New Year’s Day Hangover Run Salem

November 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

Waking up on New Year’s Day after staying up late, imbibing in alcoholic beverages, and probably not feeling great is usually a great reason to stay in bed and sleep [...]

Race Preview: 2019 The Fanciest 5K. Ever.

November 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Looking for a fun race to do before your hangover run on New Year’s Day and after stuffing your face since Thanksgiving? This years Fanciest 5K. Ever. will not disappoint [...]

Race Preview: 2019 Salem Run’ucopia 5k/10k/15k

November 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Salem Run’ucopia has become a Salem Thanksgiving Day tradition for many Salemites as they try to mitigate the amount of calories that they’ll inevitably consume later in the day. [...]

Race Recap: 2019 Tamale Trot 5K/10K (Salem)

October 31, 2019 // 2 Comments

This has been my 4th time running the Tamale Trot and this was also the 4th year that Friends of Pimpollo has put it on. Each year the race has [...]